— Tue, 4th May 2010 —

No steals at the Brunello Cucinelli/Michael Bastian sale going down today and tomorrow, 5/4-5/5, on 57th Street between 5th & 6th Avenues. The Bastian stock — jackets, pants, knits — is all size 50, and takes up three small racks. The Cucinelli stock is far more varied and abundant, in sizes 46-to-58, along with some very nice (if not pristine) footwear in sizes 42 and 43. Everything’s 60% off, but prepare to fire up your phone’s calculator app as each piece is labeled at full retail. Oh, and a sale rep swore, “No additional markdowns.”

Michael Bastian Stock:

Jackets – $800

Cotton shawl-collar striped sweaters – $240

Other knits – $800

Contrast collar gingham dress shirts – $160

Pants – fine cord and twill (?) – $160

Brunello Cucinelli Stock:

Jackets – $800

Shoes – $300

Knits – $280-$800

Polos – $160

Shorts – $200

Suits – $800-$1,600

Windbreakers – $600

Leather bags – $800-$1,200

(Note to the sale’s management: We did not take the following pics; A reader — who must have been unaware of your no-picture policy — took them.)